The egg recall that we covered earlier seems to be changing consumer perception about the incredible, edible, egg. ABC News reports that eating or using an egg is near impossible in the U.S. because it is used in a medley of foods and products. It is this ubiquity that has consumers worried by the new egg recall. Eggs are used in everything from food, to vaccines and shampoo.
The eggs involved in the egg recall involved as many as 1,300 cases of salmonella. If you ask a Boston personal injury lawyer, it could be even higher if other sources are traced back to the eggs.
Joe Berry, a professor at Oklahoma State University, said, "Eggs are a thickener in cream pies, a binder if you're making meatloaf, an emulsifier in salad dressing. They just do lots of things that people probably don't even think about."
We are sure that most people are thinking about eggs and are trying to ward off a possible Salmonella infection.
Salmonella can affect infected individuals with symptoms of fever, diarrhea, and stomach cramps. While most infections last for 4 to 7 days, some patients may require hospitalization due to severe diarrhea. If the infection spreads from the intestines to the blood stream, they it can be fatal. Patients who may have severe infections are the elderly, infants, and those with compromised immune systems.
If you have been affected by Salmonella that you think may have been caused by food poisoning, make sure you meet with a Boston personal injury lawyer to discuss your legal options.
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